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A Daisuke Matsuzaka Timeline - Over the Monster
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The worst free-agent contracts in Red Sox history (and some that
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Matsuzaka arrives for Red Sox spring training - ESPN
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Red Sox Memories: A look at Japanese pitchers in franchise history
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RED SOX NOTEBOOK: Daisuke Matsuzaka sharp in return to mound
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Video: Ichiro Surprises Daisuke Matsuzaka at Retirement Ceremony
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Daisuke Matsuzaka makes early exit in Boston Red Sox' 6-1 loss to
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Matsuzaka remains focused on finishing
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Daisuke Matsuzaka, Biography, Teams, Stats, & Facts
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Red Sox fans hope Matsuzaka-fever will linger
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Daisuke Matsuzaka eagerly accepts roster challenge with Cleveland
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Mets' Kodai Senga gets relief from talk with Koji Uehara - Newsday
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Report: Japanese team expected to offer Daisuke Matsuzaka four